Wind Power—Perfectly Cooled
Wind power is one of the key technologies in renewable energy generation. In the wind power industry, all components must operate reliably and safely, not least because of the high cost of maintenance.
To minimize downtime and power loss, temperature-sensitive components must be optimally cooled. Our intelligent and reliable fan solutions for wind turbines ensure this.
Discover our cooling solutions for wind power plants
Our fans are used in an array of applications in the wind energy sector. Various components need to be cooled to ensure the performance and longevity of the turbine. Quality and reliability are the keys to success here, and this is also the basic premise for our fans. As a component supplier and development partner, ebm‑papst offers optimum fan solutions for all performance classes in terms of air performance, energy efficiency, acoustics, and—above all—reliability.
The nacelle houses important system components such as the generator and gearbox. To ensure their performance and lifetime, the heat generated inside the nacelle needs to be dissipated. Our highly efficient and robust fans are suitable for various cooling concepts and air ducts. Our products can be used to meet increased corrosion, vibration, and oscillation requirements. This helps you prevent overheating of system components, minimize downtime and maintenance costs, and keep your wind turbines operating at peak efficiency.
In a liquid-cooled system, a coolant is used to remove heat from inside the nacelle. Outside the nacelle, powerful fans on a heat exchanger ensure that the coolant is cooled down again. Our ebm‑papst fans significantly improve the cooling capacity of the heat exchanger and play a central role in reducing the thermal load on system components.
To keep a wind turbine generator running efficiently and reliably, fans provide the necessary heat dissipation. This enables high performance and extends the life of all components. Our wind turbine fans are ideal for cooling generators because they can withstand demanding heat conditions and allow for easy and quick maintenance to ensure optimal operation and minimal downtime.
Cooling modules with powerful compact fans ensure reliable and safe operation of control and electronic systems by ventilating control cabinets in a small space. This reduces the thermal load inside and keeps humidity levels stable.
Powerful fans from ebm‑papst actively cool the inverters in wind turbines. High power density in a compact space is crucial for maintaining the inverter's performance and ensuring continuous energy production.
Fans play an important role in ventilating wind turbine towers. Tower ventilation is used to regulate the internal temperature, prevent heat build-up, and protect sensitive components from excessive temperatures. In addition, fans in the tower ventilation system protect against moisture build-up and corrosion. Our axial fans are well suited for these high airflows and low to moderate static pressures.
There is hardly a component in a wind turbine that does not require cooling. For reliable and functional operation, ebm‑papst offers intelligent fan solutions for many other applications, including:
- Transformer cooling
- Blade de-icing
- Slipring cooling
- Pitch motor cooling
- Gearbox cooling
- Power duct cooling
Your benefits at a glance:
Cabin air conditioning (air/air or air/liquid)
- Highly efficient EC fans
- Powerful
- Low noise
Generator cooling
- Temperature resistant
- Can be intelligently networked
- Long service life
Converter cooling
- Compact design
- Powerful
- High power density
Tower ventilation
- High air flows
- Long service life
- Reliable operation
